critique

I do take it harshly when I am corrected about something because I have my feelings hurt easily. It's not that I think I am better than critique, it just makes me cry. I'm a pretty emotional person so I don't take it to well. I do know now that I am older that being corrected is sometimes a good thing and can come from people that love you and want you to do better.

Criticism is not something anyone can really avoid in life, particularly within the workplace setting where many people are forced to spend on average around 35 hours a week together in a confined space. I admit I'm afraid of critiques but I believe it's for my own benefit. It is important to remember that criticism does not have to be negative and can be a way of raising the bar higher and a catalyst for career progression as well as motivation to do better. Simply defined, criticism may include factors such as one's work, appearance and ideas being evaluated by another person or group of people.

I think most people don't want to be criticized unless they are looking for an unbiased person to really tell them what they think. Sometimes we get criticized when we are least able to take it. I think it also depends who is doing the critique and with what spirit they are doing it. If someone is "out to get you" and they don't like you in the first place, that critique could be pretty hard on you. But if you trust the person and you know they really care about you and want to help, then you might be able to take that critique, even if it's not what you want to hear. Sometimes my own husband (who is my best friend) can be critical, but I usually know he cares for me and wants the best for me, even though sometimes I don't want to hear it.